Bigpumpkin wrote:They are likely to have their ass handed to them two Sundys in a row!!

No shit. That's why I'm mystified. Did they even HEAR about the Cardinals game?? Yeah, the 'tards suck, but still... And I think the Pats are gonna give 'em a beat-down in Boston! They'll be bleating a different tune on Christmas Eve... Not a good time to be in San Fran after they lose the division lead on the 23rd...

"Marshawn Lynch does not run. He Rumbles. And he shook the ground with a perfect '10' on the Beast-quake Scale"NFL Films on 24 yard TD run in NFCCG vs Packers

Last year the NFCW was a joke and wrapped up early. Sure, it is cool to dominate your division but a lot of folks respect the whole iron-sharpen-iron spiel Tomlin spouts when the Ravens/Steelers play. The Cardinals slipped this year and the Rams had a lull in the middle of the season. The Seahawks in yr 3 of Carroll's regime has taken shape and are a formidable opponent.

The country agrees. But make no mistake, it is the 49ers revival the past two years that provided the branding this matchup presents. The Seahawks play a style their fans can respect and is a good barometer of their playoff readiness.

It is a great matchup if the Seahawks take care of business against the Bills. It loses some luster if the 49ers beat the Patriots. It could be a pretty good game and it will give them a chance to show the world they should be considered the best in the NFL.

This time, since the Seahawks are playing at home, they are expecting the best the Seahawks have to offer with no silly dropped passes. If they run for over 200 yds again and make the defense look pedestrian like the 2nd half of the first game, it sends a message.

A great challenge for both teams and should be a good old fashion slobber-knocker that should match the hype. This could be a really great game if both teams are operating at their best. It could also set the pecking order for some time if either side backs down. Hope it is a doozy (or a Seahawks blowout ... hee hee).

Why wouldn't they be excited? They beat us 3 in a row including once in our place. Its not like they don't have a chance against us, despite the fact we beat a small sickly souless child that is the Arizona Cardinals.

Two things im excited about. 2 primetime games. Two things not excited about is facing a hot patriots team and a Damn good seahawks. If any real niner fan says wining the nfcw is not important they are lost in their own mind. its huge theses next two games and honestly i can not with any comfort say my niners will take any or even one. they are measuring sticks and the nfl knows that they are going to be wars thats why they are on tv prime time. Im glad you all are full of excitement overyour last win. I reamember when we had a huge win the next game was a huge letdown. Your QB is legit and your run game is awesome. also your d is in the same cattergory as elite. Good luck when our game comes up but for now on to the patriots.

Hawkstorian wrote:Every NFL fan should be excited. It's going to be a great game.

I'm excited and depressed. Hoping we have at least a double digit lead by halftime (not predicting, just hoping). I'm already going to be a ball of nerves on my flight, I don't need the added pressure of wondering what happened in the game, although I'm pretty certain that the game will be way too close to call so I'll just have to bite my nails for 8-9 hours